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The Road Home: Crossing State Lines Through ICAOS
SESSION INFO
Monday, August 25, 2025
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Session Type: Workshop
This session will explore the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) from the unique perspective of the individuals moving through the compact process. Through a screening of the ICAOS Documentary, participants will gain insight into the challenges and realities faced by individuals under supervision as they navigate the interstate transfer process. Following the documentary, a guided discussion will focus on how ICAOS impacts the reentry experience for individuals, and how practitioners can better support those affected by the compact in their journey toward successful reintegration.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Suzanne Brooks
Education and Implementation Manager, Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision
Suzanne Brooks is the Education and Implementation Manager for the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS), bringing over 22 years of experience in the field of corrections. Her career began as a Parole Officer in the State of Ohio, where she advanced to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority. At ICAOS, Suzanne leads national training efforts and plays a key role in implementing new initiatives that enhance supervision practices and promote public safety. She is passionate about advancing evidence-based strategies, building stakeholder engagement, and fostering cross-jurisdictional collaboration to support successful offender reentry.
Ashley Lippert
Executive Director, Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision
Ashley Lippert is the Executive Director of the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision, leading national efforts to ensure effective supervision of 125,000 justice-involved individuals transferring between states each year. With over 20 years of experience in public safety, she prioritizes accountability, victim support, and community well-being. Ashley represents the Commission before Legislatures, the Judiciary, and the public while managing its national data system and collaborations with the FBI, Homeland Security Fusion Centers, and state agencies. Previously, she was the Commission’s Assistant Director and served seven years as Executive Director of the Interstate Commission for Juveniles. Her background also includes judicial education and pretrial work for Kentucky’s Administrative Office of the Courts. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Ashley is based in the Commission’s National Offices in Lexington, Kentucky.
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